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Why Nigel Farage should support the European Court of Human Rights

If Reform leader Nigel Farage supports the rights of the individual, he should support the European Convention on Human Rights, argues Martin Roche ...

15.09.2025 4

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In this special year, Glasgow should reaffirm commitment to Nelson Mandela's values

Glasgow’s Nelson Mandela Place honours a man as big in history as he was in life. Mandela was a titanic champion of human decency. His struggle...

03.07.2025 10

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Martin Roche: With friends like these, we need a tough decision on Europe

Donald Trump’s style of diplomacy is typically financially transactional and frequently bullying. In negotiating a trade agreement with the UK, the...

08.04.2025 10

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Martin Roche: Say it loud and proud: Scotland's universities are magnificent

Forty-six years ago, I made my way from my hometown in west central Scotland to live in Aberdeen. At the great age of 26 and having missed out on...

05.02.2025 9

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Martin Roche: Six simple ways to transform Scotland in 2025 My case is that the Scottish public purse should get 2% of all profits that come from renewable energy made by Scotland’s wind, tide, sun and hydro. And it would all go on primary school education.

It is January 2025 and the thoughts of political folk turn to the 2026 Scottish election. Since the world was young, or so it seems, politically...

05.01.2025 20

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Martin Roche: Think Scottish politics is divisive now? Wait till Farage gets going

Nigel Farage will be dancing with joy. Donald Trump, his greatest political friend, has captured the world’s grandest political prize. Farage must...

25.11.2024 10

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Martin Roche: No matter who wins in the US, the UK will be more isolated than ever

Donald Trump’s political philosophy is Make America Great Again. The United States, goes the argument, has been a pushover for too long. Too many...

04.11.2024 3

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